Jump to content

Ford Performance confirms power upgrades for the Ford Focus RS

Ford Performance confirms power upgrades for the Ford Focus RS

Deeq

13,734 views

blog-0069524001476346041.jpg

blogentry-114362-0-39927200-1476345962_thumb.jpgLike as if the RS wasn't awesome enough, Ford Performance have confirmed they're working on a new calibration for the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that should add some factory-certified oomph to the hot hatch.

 

The new Ford Focus RS is no slouch. The current car's 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder sends out 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels. Ford claims a 0-60 mph time of fewer than five seconds. While these are already impressive numbers for a vehicle of the Focus RS's size and class, there are always those wanting a little more.

 

blogentry-114362-0-73548600-1476345962_thumb.jpg

While Ford won't reveal any details on the new calibration, such as power, price, or availability, but we can look to the recently revealed upgrade to the Ford Mustang EcoBoost for reference. There, $699 nets you a 50-state legal 25 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque, all backed by a Ford warranty. It's hard to say if the gains in the Focus RS will be as impressive, since the 2.3 EcoBoost already makes more power and torque in the Focus than the Mustang.

 

blogentry-114362-0-12057100-1476345963_thumb.jpg

This tune could be a version of the warranty-backed Mountune kit that's currently available in the UK. It's confirmed for the US, but there has been a bit of a delay while they work out the tune for Americans. In the UK, a Mountune upgrade adds 25 peak horsepower and about 30 lb-ft of peak torque. Expect to hear more details from Ford Performance in the coming months.




1 Comment


Recommended Comments

Already saw this Focus RS on our roads.

 

Same blue color.

 

From far it looks like a i40 comfort taxi, but once it reaches you, that menacing fierce look is quite intimidating.

 

Love it!

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Is 'tiny living' really irrelevant in Singapore?

    I discussed the possibility of living in tiny houses in Singapore in an earlier blog post. But as we know, it isn't an option to begin with – no thanks, of course, to our lack of land space.  Someone also pointed out that the idea of tiny houses is "romanticised" – which, I don't deny (but hey, that's why it's a dream). While it's clear tiny houses aren't going to work out here, the concept of 'tiny living' is; not just physically but also mentally. Anyone who has lived enough years lo
×
×
  • Create New...